Knicks legend Patrick Ewing never won an NBA championship, but he did win two gold medals and an NCAA title. However, there was a moment in time when he had no hardware to show for any of those accomplishments.

Greatness is often associated with championships in professional sports, but even the greats are sometimes dealt the short end of the stick. Whether or not it is by their own doing, not getting the opportunity, or just being in the wrong place at the wrong time, many legendary players have that one...